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Distance from Harrismith to Refinery Pretoria

Harrismith to Refinery Pretoria is a solid inter-town journey, covering about 318.4 km in roughly 3 hrs 43 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.

N Harrismith → Refinery Pretoria
Road distance
318.4 km
197.8 mi • 171.9 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
290.3 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.10×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
25
Info Travel board
Travel time
3 hrs 42 min
Return: 26 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
222 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
85.5 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
3 hrs 58 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R532.98
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R535.50
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R593.73
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R598.54
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R703.24
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R706.56
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R783.39
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R789.74
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R925.31
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R929.69
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R1,030.78
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R1,039.13
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
3 hrs 43 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
3 hrs 58 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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318.4 km 3 hrs 43 min
Start Harrismith
Finish Refinery Pretoria
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Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Head on Warden Street
    0.9 km
  2. At the end of the road, turn right onto Murray Street
    0.0 km
  3. Turn left onto Warden Street
    0.1 km
  4. Turn left onto Piet Retief Street
    0.0 km
  5. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Warden Street
    0.0 km
  6. Continue onto Warden Street
    1.4 km
  7. Take the ramp slight left towards N3: Johannesburg
    0.7 km
  8. Merge slight right
    195.1 km
  9. Keep slight right at the fork
    81.1 km
  10. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N1
    0.4 km
  11. Keep slight right at the fork towards N1: Pretoria
    1.5 km
  12. Continue straight onto Ben Schoeman Highway
    18.6 km
  13. Take the exit ramp slight left towards N14: Pretoria
    0.5 km
  14. Keep slight right at the fork towards N14: Pretoria
    1.6 km
  15. Merge slight right
    14.7 km
  16. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M11: Atterbury Road
    0.6 km
  17. Turn right onto Atterbury Road
    0.4 km
  18. Turn right
    0.3 km
  19. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit
    0.0 km
  20. Continue
    0.1 km
  21. Turn right
    0.0 km
  22. Turn left
    0.1 km
  23. Turn right
    0.1 km
  24. Turn right
    0.0 km
  25. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 26
Known total R678.00
Main toll road N3
This route includes 26 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N3. 12 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll points are shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.116, 28.133
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.848, 28.229
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.187, 28.134
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.245, 28.135
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.274, 28.149
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.222, 28.128
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Wilge
Road: 169
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
e-Toll Sunbird
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.153, 28.132
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Wilge
Road: Road not linked yet
R94.00
e-Toll Ihobe
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
De Hoek
Road: Road not linked yet
R67.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.093, 28.117
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.062, 28.107
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Gosforth
Road: Road not linked yet
R17.00
e-Toll Ivusi
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
e-Toll Pikoko
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.819, 28.254
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -25.939, 28.140
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.167, 28.141
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
159.6 km
Free State to Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 51 min • 1 hr 51 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Free State to Gauteng
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Harrismith → Refinery Pretoria
Free State to Gauteng
Start area Origin
Harrismith, Free State
Destination area Arrival
Refinery Pretoria, Gauteng
Road span Street reference
— • —
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
— • —
Harrismith → Refinery Pretoria
Harrismith Origin postcode
Not available
Refinery Pretoria Destination postcode
Not available
Province span Route area
Free State to Gauteng
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Polokwane
3 other similar routes
Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
25.3 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
42.0 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
163.9 km
Rev Related route set
Related route set
Refinery Pretoria → Harrismith
Harrismith ↔ Refinery Pretoria
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Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

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Origin Harrismith -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint
159.6 km
Total: 318.4 km
Midpoint 159.6 km
318.4 km 3 hrs 43 min
Destination Refinery Pretoria -25.78203, 28.27543

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Free State to Gauteng
One-way road span 318.4 km
Return-cycle span 636.8 km
Traversal time 3 hrs 43 min
Maneuver count 25
Maneuver density 7.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 159.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -28.27842, 29.13324
Midpoint -26.97052, 28.57925
End -25.78203, 28.27543
Destination services

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Service groups 8
Schools Clothing stores Banks Fuel stations and garages Taxi ranks Supermarkets
Nearby category Schools Top 6 nearby matches around Refinery Pretoria
6
Nearby category Clothing stores Top 6 nearby matches around Refinery Pretoria
6
Nearby category Banks Top 6 nearby matches around Refinery Pretoria
6
Nearby category Fuel stations and garages Top 6 nearby matches around Refinery Pretoria
6
Nearby category Taxi ranks Top 1 nearby match around Refinery Pretoria
1
Nearby category Supermarkets Top 6 nearby matches around Refinery Pretoria
6
Nearby category Pharmacies Top 1 nearby match around Refinery Pretoria
1
  • Dis-Chem
    Shop B03 Kirkness Street, Pretoria, 0002
Nearby category Shopping malls Top 6 nearby matches around Refinery Pretoria
6
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How far is Harrismith from Refinery Pretoria? +
Harrismith is about 318.4 km from Refinery Pretoria by road.
How long does it take from Harrismith to Refinery Pretoria? +
The drive usually takes about 3 hrs 43 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Harrismith to Refinery Pretoria in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Harrismith to Refinery Pretoria? +
Taxi may be available, but for this route it is better to confirm the latest fare at the local taxi rank.
What's the estimated fuel amount from Harrismith to Refinery Pretoria? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R532.98 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R535.50 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R593.73 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R598.54 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Harrismith to Refinery Pretoria? +
Yes. There are 26 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Heavy long-distance trip: This is a serious road trip. Start early, plan rest stops, and consider whether an overnight stay makes more sense.
Is there a long-trip warning on this route? +
This is a long trip. Plan rest stops, avoid driving tired, and be careful with late-night travel.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a longer road trip, so a fuel or rest stop is recommended. Take a short break about every 2 hours if possible. This route crosses a provincial boundary. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Towns along the route

: Johannesburg
From Harrismith To Refinery Pretoria
: Pretoria
From Harrismith To Refinery Pretoria
Polokwane
From Harrismith To Refinery Pretoria
Krugersdorp
From Harrismith To Refinery Pretoria

Route Locations

Start area
Harrismith, Free State
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available
Destination area
Refinery Pretoria, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: Not available

Distance comparisons

Here are similar South African routes with a close travel distance, prioritised by the same province or matching province pair where possible.

Johannesburg to Polokwane Overlapping province
About 293.1 km Difference: 25.3 km
Pretoria to Nelspruit Overlapping province
About 276.4 km Difference: 42.0 km
Mbombela to Middelburg Similar distance
About 154.5 km Difference: 163.9 km
Gqeberha to East London Similar distance
About 238.6 km Difference: 79.8 km
Rustenburg to Mahikeng Similar distance
About 161.5 km Difference: 156.9 km

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